Swype Help


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Intro
Double Letters
Word Choice List
Automatic Spacing
Changing a Word
Alternate Characters
Adding Words
Tips and Tricks

Intro

Swype is a fast way to enter text. Put your finger on the first letter of the word and draw a path from letter to letter, lifting up after the last letter.


Double Letters

To enter double letters, scribble slightly or make a loop on the letter. For example, to get the "ll" in "hello", scribble on the "l" key.


Word Choice List

To accept the suggested word in the Word Choice List, just keep Swyping. Otherwise, scroll through the list by dragging your finger, and select the word you want.


Automatic Spacing

Swype automatically inserts a space between words when you Swype the next word in your message.


Changing a Word

Change a word by tapping it in the message, then selecting the word you want from the Word Choice List.


Alternate Characters

Tapping and holding your finger on any key brings up a list of all the characters available on that key, including letters with accents like "é" and "ñ", symbols like @ and %, and numbers.


Adding Words

Adding words to Swype's dictionary is easy. Tap in the letters of the word, then select it from the Word Choice List. Tap the prompt that appears to add the word.

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Tips and Tricks

Now that you're an expert, try these helpful and time-saving Swype shortcuts and tricks!

For more help with using Swype, run the Swype Tutorial on your phone, view a Swype User manual and Swype Tips and Videos at www.swype.com, or check out the Swype Forum online at forum.swype.com.

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